When parents decide to homeschool their kindergarten-aged child, they may not know just where to begin! It is all new! They have made the decision but are easily discouraged as to how to implement it. Or they are overwhelmed with all that is “required” of them.
When I think back to my kindergarten days, I recall not the things we learned, although I’m sure plenty of learning happened. Instead, I remember the time I spent in the play house, the story time on the rug, and the crafts I did standing at my desk. I remember my teacher and the student teacher (who I adored). I remember walking to the bus and thinking I was the luckiest girl in the world because I had such a wonderful teacher.
That is what kindergarten is about. Kindergarten is about beginning a journey of learning and learning to love it. Continue reading →